Prepositions of place.
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Prepositions of place tell us where something is. They show the position or location of a person or thing in relation to something else. We use them when we describe places, give directions, or talk about where objects are.
Common prepositions of place are in, on, at, next to, near, behind, between, under, above, and in front of.
We use in for something inside a room, building, or area.
We use on for something that is on a surface.
We use at to talk about a specific point or place.
We use next to and near to show that something is close.
We use behind and in front of to show position at the back or the front.
We use between for something in the middle of two things.
We use under for something below, and above for something higher.
We use on for something that is on a surface.
We use at to talk about a specific point or place.
We use next to and near to show that something is close.
We use behind and in front of to show position at the back or the front.
We use between for something in the middle of two things.
We use under for something below, and above for something higher.
Prepositions of place are always followed by a noun or pronoun.
Last weekend, I used my smartphone and a map app to find my destination. The digital map showed the location of my hotel and the route I needed to take. The distance from my house to the hotel was about five miles. I followed the directions provided by the app to navigate through the city. The app guided me through the streets, showing me which route to take around the busy location. I enjoyed learning about the app because it made my trip convenience and fun. On my way, I saw a beautiful park next to the museum, which was on the map. I also checked the app to see the distance between my hotel and the main attractions. Thanks to the digital map, I didn’t get lost and had a great experience exploring the city.
Word bank:
app — [æp] — a computer program on a phone or tablet, lietotne
I downloaded a new weather app to check the forecast every morning.
destination — [ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən] — the place where you are going, galamērķis
Our final destination on the road trip is the beautiful beach town.
digital — [ˈdɪdʒɪtl] — something that uses computers or electronic devices, digitāls
Many museums now have digital exhibits that you can explore online.
distance — [ˈdɪstəns] — how far apart two places are, attālums
The distance between the two cities is about 200 kilometers.
directions — [dɪˈrekʃənz] — instructions on how to get somewhere, virzieni
Can you give me directions to the nearest coffee shop?
location — [ləʊˈkeɪʃən] — a place or position, atrašanās vieta
The restaurant’s location is right next to the park.
map — [mæp] — a drawing that shows the roads, cities, and features of a place, karte
I used a map to find my way through the unfamiliar city.
navigate — [ˈnævɪgeɪt] — to find your way or direct yourself, orientēties
It’s easy to navigate the new software once you learn the basic functions.
route — [ruːt] — a path or way to go from one place to another, maršruts
We planned the best route to avoid traffic during our trip.
smartphone — [ˈsmɑːtˌfəʊn] — a mobile phone that has a computer in it, viedtālrunis
She uses her smartphone to stay connected with friends and family.
Atsauce:
App: Diego Thomazini / Shutterstock
Digital: Tada Images / Shutterstock
Distance: Wilman Muhamad Nurdin / Shutterstock